Quick nursery updates can have major impact on a minor’s room. Whenever I am looking for cheerful interior images I visit House of Turquoise, and was happy to find fun pictures of playful nurseries.
The one common theme was that they all had several key elements: comfortable seating for parents, colorful decorative accents with visually stimulating shapes, and storage for essential baby needs.
I started to see a large number of soft ottomans or poufs in the nursery pictures. They make total sense. First, they are great for weary feet, but also good for babies who are about to start pulling themselves up and are forgiving if babies tumble over.
I also love the large number of colorful table lamps that are sporting shades with bright patterns. Who needs a mobile if your lighting can provide visual interest for hours!
Most of the rooms also had a cozy arm chair. I would buy a neutral club chair that could be moved to another part of the house when the nursery becomes obsolete.
If you wanted to make it baby-appropriate, use bright pillows or throws to add pizzazz. Like textiles, ceiling lights can also add a visual pop, whether they are boldly shaped or use colorful shades like the lamps we discussed above.
Don’t forget storage. Putting baskets on shelves or repurposing a cabinet is a quick and inexpensive way to decorate a nursery.
You may want to even recycle old nightstands as evidenced in the lower right picture. Paint them a fun color and voila, the perfect place for diapers and extra bedding.
1. Jazz up a lamp or swing arm light with the Retro Pink Tapered Lamp Shade.
2. I like the Colonial Mills Blue Ice 3-Piece Nesting Basket Set for extra storage on shelves and in closets. It’s a colorful way to stay organized.
3. Overhead nursery lights should be playful like the Christopher Kennedy Swag Style Infinity Shade Plug-In Chandelier.
4. The Rachel Classic Natural Slipcover Armchair is timeless and can end up in a den or living room when you no longer need to spend as much time in your children’s room.
5. The Fuchsia Pink Wavy Stripe Square Pouf Ottoman is fun and functional.
6. The Robert Abbey Delta Sunset Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp keeps things stylish for mom and dad and visually interesting for the babe.
These nursery updates are not only east to achieve, they are also flexible and can grow along with your child.
Photos: House of Turquoise.